Has anyone used Cimzia and Simponi Aria as a combo? I use methotrexate and it's not working.
I was diagnosed with 'non radiographic' AS (although it's questionable about the NR b/c my doctor saw inflammation on the MRI, brought it to the attention of the radiologist who then agreed) and started with taking Piroxicam at night. Initially and for the first time in my life I woke up in the morning without pain. I then was prescribed Cimzea (the medication for NR AS). It's been close to a year and recently, I started having the same pain in the morning where it's difficult to straighten up… read more
Anything is possible. I've been on medication that I questioned about whether it was wearing off. I quit taking the medication for one week, started back on it and it worked great
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Are you currently taking any TNF blockers?
I am losing weight and I am not trying. I have gone from 156 in Feb 2023 to 138 yesterday. Does Cimzia make a person lose weight. I am on Cimzia for my Crohn's Disease and Ankylosing Spondylitis.
You’re welcome. Gives you some things to ask doc about. Wouldn’t want sickness or harm to come to you.
I’m newly diagnosed. They have me on lovely steroids and Cimzia shots. Is anyone using Cimzia, any side effects, long term effects or relief?
Your Dr. is correct about the 3 months. I did not have any side effects when I was on this medication. My body eventually built up a tolerance and I had to be switched to another medication.
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I am currently on Cimzia right now. My options are very limited due to me still nursing my 10 month old little girl. My rheumy said that Remicade is another option that has been seen to be safe while nursing. Every time I do one of my Cimzia shots they seem to last less time and I am really only getting 50% relief. I was wondering how anyone has done while on Remicade? This would be my last try on a TNF inhibitor because if it doesn't give the relief needed then my Dr. would like to… read more
I am on REMICAIDE.i am getting ready for my 10th infusion.IT has helped me but it took till the 8 th infusion before I could feel any relief and it's not alot but I am hoping. I never had any good… read more